Geography Lithosphere

Q. The theory of continental drift is supported by: I. similarities between the coastline of South America and Africa II. the similarity of rocks of Central Africa, southern India, Brazil and Australia III. evidence of fossils IV. survival of marsupials in Australia

A
II, III and IV
B
I and II
C
I, II and III
D
I, II, III and IV

Correct Answer

I, II, III and IV

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